Three plaintiffs have filed lawsuits claiming catastrophic brain injuries after riding X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Dordick Law says it represents more than 100 additional clients who allege traumatic brain injuries, and earlier reporting by CNN identified multiple serious injuries and a 2022 rider death tied to the coaster. The suits name Six Flags and manufacturer S&S Worldwide, alleging design flaws and negligent operation; Six Flags disputes the safety claims. X2 has been closed since July 12 while legal and investigatory developments continue.
More Than 100 Riders Allege Brain Injuries From Six Flags’ X2 Coaster; Multiple Lawsuits Underway
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Three plaintiffs have filed lawsuits alleging catastrophic brain injuries after riding X2, a high-intensity roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Dordick Law Corporation says it has been retained by more than 100 additional clients who allege traumatic brain injuries of varying severity after riding the attraction, and the firm expects to file more complaints.
What Happened
X2, which features seats that rotate 360 degrees while trains navigate plunges, flips and two "raven turns," has been off-line since July 12. The ride advertises a roughly 200-foot drop and top speeds near 76 mph. According to court filings and reporting by CNN and NBC, riders have reported repeated head impacts, brain hemorrhages and other serious injuries connected to X2 over nearly two decades.
Notable Cases
Pamela Guillen: Guillen rode X2 on July 5 while celebrating her daughter’s 16th birthday. The complaint alleges she repeatedly struck her head against the headrest, became confused and unstable after the ride, and later required surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. Court documents say she remained unconscious for two weeks.
Naomi Greer-Wilkinson: Six days later, Greer-Wilkinson reportedly collapsed after riding X2 and was taken to the same hospital as Guillen with similar brain hemorrhages. Her newly filed lawsuit and reporting describe her as severely disabled and largely bedridden after multiple operations.
Michael Wilk: An attorney who rode X2 in February alleges his head slammed into the seat headrest. He later experienced headaches, memory problems and personality changes; MRIs revealed extensive bleeding and swelling, and he underwent two operations to relieve intracranial pressure. His suit says he is no longer able to practice law.
Scope And Background
Dordick Law reports it was contacted by more than 300 people about X2; it accepted more than 100 as clients alleging traumatic brain injury. Those numbers reflect client allegations and inquiries—not independently verified injuries or completed lawsuits. CNN’s earlier investigation identified more than a dozen serious injury reports and hospitalizations tied to X2 over nearly 20 years, and referenced a 2022 rider death from blunt head trauma that resulted in a wrongful-death settlement.
Allegations And Responses
The new complaints name Six Flags and ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide as defendants. Plaintiffs allege design flaws in X2 and accuse Six Flags of continuing operations despite prior injuries. Six Flags disputes claims the ride is unsafe, saying prior court filings indicate the coaster received daily inspections and that a rider who is seated normally and follows instructions should not suffer a traumatic brain injury. Six Flags and S&S have declined or limited public comment while litigation is pending.
Next Steps
Additional complaints are expected in the coming weeks as Dordick Law reviews more reports. The lawsuits seek unspecified damages and could prompt further legal scrutiny, regulatory attention or design reviews of X2 and similar attractions.
Note: Reporting cited in the lawsuits comes from CNN and NBC reviews of court records and interviews. Allegations described here remain matters before the courts and have not been independently adjudicated.
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